America Canada Canada has become a significant player in the illegal wildlife trade according to an investigation by the Globe and Mail and the Pulitzer Center that give evidence of black-market activity propped up by vast wilderness, patrol blind spots, weak penalties
America Trinidad and Tobago The country mourned the passing of 38-year-old singer Ricardo Drue; residents of neighbouring communities organised an event in Port of Spain to celebrate and honour his life and recognise his contribution to the Caribbean entertainment industry
Africa Libya The third meeting of the Preparatory Committee for the Inclusive National Reconciliation Conference was held in Sabha; the Inclusive National Reconciliation Conference will be convened in Sirte, Libya, next April
Asia Israel Three hostages were killed in Gaza by the Israeli army; they were waving a stick with white cloth according to a preliminary investigation by the Israeli army
Oceania Kiribati Kiribati's 2023 green entrepreneurs were awarded AUD 166.000 (over €100.000) by the Global Green Growth Institute
Asia Laos The country sees a worrying increase in child abandonment cases, with two incidents reported this month that have sparked public outrage
Asia Malaysia Tourists visiting Ipoh's Old Town will soon be able to collect stamps and win prizes, said Minister for Local Government Development, who will introduce a 'passport' to collect stamps to encourage tourists to visit the city
Africa Liberia The export of unprocessed natural rubber has been banned by new Executive Order signed by the President, which mentions that the rubber industry has been greatly affected by abuse, misuse and theft over time
Africa Chad About 8 million registered voters will go to the polls today to decide whether to adopt a new constitution; the 'yes' vote is supported by a broad alliance of parties, including the military-led transitional government led by General Mahamat Deby
Africa eSwatini The country has been ranked the most corrupt in Africa at 87%, by Afrobarometro, a pan-African and independent research network; due to the shortage of medicines caused by corruption, hundreds of people have died since the health crisis broke out
Europe Netherlands About 1.360 refugees who have residence permits but cannot yet move into a permanent home will be accommodated in hotels to relieve the pressure on the Ter Apel reception centre
Asia Taiwan The first televised presentation of the candidates' policies for the presidential elections on 13 January 2024 will be held on 20 December announced the Central Election Commission
Africa Morocco The 2nd edition of the African Book Festival in Marrakech, to take place from 8 to 11 February 2024, has been announced, with a rich programme focusing on the editorial and scientific current affairs of African writers, thinkers and intellectuals
Asia Kyrgyzstan Water reservoirs and water basins will be built to address the country's water shortage; the reservoir construction programme will last until 2027